POC‘s new season cycling collection has a number of items for mountain bike, gravel and road riders – ‘designed to perform under a whole range of extreme conditions.’
According to the company, sustainability and diversity play a central role in the design and development process. The new collections will feature even more styles developed with sustainable materials and additional women’s specific styles.
Monica Lindstrom, Apparel Director at POC, said “Several ideas are weaved into our new collections, especially in apparel.
“Our safety mission is our guiding light, but we have incorporated other principles in the development process to create apparel that will work in every and any condition. It is at the extremes when things show their true colours, in protection and performance, and we are proud to have developed styles and materials to meet those challenges.”
The new collection complements existing road, gravel and mountain bike styles with a range of seasonal colours. Also included are new protection and eyewear styles.
Apparel – Road and Gravel
The women’s specific Pure VPDs bib shorts – inspired by the award-winning Ultimate VPDs bib short – are designed with a specific reverse suspender, allowing riders to take a nature break without ever needing to take off their jersey.
Combined with a four-way stretch fabric, with flatlock seams and the women’s specific Catalyst silicone chamois, the Pure bib shorts are for maximizing days in the saddle.
A new women’s specific jersey, the Ambient, is designed to enhance the seasons by shortening the off-season. For chillier starts and late finishes, the lightly brushed jersey provides a thermal warmth that supports the ideal ambient temperature. With a soft warp knit, its full-length arms also have reflective details.
Straight lines, minimal seams and longer arms create the Women’s and Men’s Pristine Jersey. This has a clean, sharp finish thanks to a choice to cut the jersey with straighter lines and include a smaller, leaner collar. Constructed from recycled materials, it also features mesh zones in critical areas for enhanced ventilation and airflow.
The Men’s Muse Jersey has a classic style, longer arms, and subtle detailing. Constructed using a Merino wool and polyester blend, the jersey is claimed to give a luxurious feel against the skin.
Developed to maintain core warmth, the Men’s Kernel layer Vest is constructed using a Merino wool blend for thermal regulation and a combination of polyester and elastane.
The Men’s Rove Cargo VPDs Bib Shorts are constructed from recycled materials and feature easy-to-access storage pockets on the thighs. Featuring the new Vital VPDs chamois, the bibs bring the benefits of a longer pad to gravel and adventure riders. They include silicone inserts for enhanced vibration absorption, giving better comfort on longer rides. There is also a breathable mesh torso, fully flatlock seams and seam-free suspenders.
Apparel – Mountain bike
The Men’s Poise Crew and Tee is for on or off the bike. Constructed using a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester, the heavyweight long-sleeve and t-shirt have a loose, casual style with riding functionality.
The Men’s Poise Hoodie is constructed from Japanese Delta-Peak polyester. It combines softness with a technical feel and snag resistance, reducing the chances of the hoodie getting damaged by any trailside obstacles.
The Women’s Essential Enduro shorts provide a balance between protection and performance, especially for hotter days. The shorts have been designed to optimize pedal comfort and feature a light nylon stretch material that wicks moisture.
Monica Lindstrom, Apparel Director at POC, added “Presenting a new POC collection is always a pleasure. But introducing our new cycling collections is especially inspirational as it is the culmination of many years of material innovation and exploration.
“Guided by our view that ‘If it doesn’t exist, then we will make it’, we have infused more sustainable thinking and added more female-specific styles to the collections. To us, it’s fundamental and will help us meet our longer-term vision of more participation with lower impact.”
